
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, MN from $700 (41 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Uptown Rochester area of Rochester.


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Zick Apartments

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Furlow Apartments

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Berkshire Village

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The Colby

1301 1st St SW, Unit 202

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Andrew Apartments

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George Apartments
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Med City Apartments

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1238 Center St W, Unit #3

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Residence at Discovery Square

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5th on 5th Apartments

804 4th St SW

The Gryff Apartments

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Nicholas Apartments

Richard Apartments
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410 6th Ave SW, Unit C3

824 W Center St

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Woodridge on Second

1910 Center St W

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The Berkman

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Uptown Apartments

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The Park in Kutzky Neighborhood

1309 1st St SW, Unit 2
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803 14th St NW

857 1st St SW

Mile Manor Apartments

Flats at Uptown

Raymond Apartments

Newhouse

Washington Village East Apartments

Center Stone Apartments
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Cascade Creek Apartments

Quarry Ridge Apartments

Taylor - 1243 1st Street SW

The Lofts

224 9th Ave NW

Cascade Shores Townhomes + Flats

306 19th Ave SW
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228 8th St NW
Uptown Rochester, Rochester, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uptown Rochester?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown Rochester Studio Apartments | $1,417 | $900 | $1,745 |
| Uptown Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,440 | $1,025 | $2,110 |
| Uptown Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,762 | $1,170 | $4,259 |
| Uptown Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,604 | $1,800 | $4,167 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 41 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Uptown Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, MN.
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Cheapest Available Uptown Rochester Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Rochester area of Rochester, MN is a Studio unit found at 857 1st St SW priced from $700. Newhouse has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Uptown Rochester apartments for rent in Rochester, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 857 1st St SW | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Newhouse | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| The Colby | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Hillside Apartments | One Bedroom/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Zick Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,2BA | $1,170 |
| Med City Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,205 |
| Quarry Ridge Apartments | S1R | Studio,1BA | $1,226 |
| Berkshire Village | 2 Bedroom Standard | 2BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Nicholas Apartments | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,370 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Rochester, MN
As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown Rochester area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2416 5th St SW Model at 2416 5th St SW, Unit B in the in the Historic Southwest neighborhood starting from $1,845. The second greatest value Uptown Rochester apartment is the C2R Model at Cascade Shores Townhomes + Flats starting at $2,193 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Historic Southwest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown Rochester apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 2416 5th St SW, Unit B | 2416 5th St SW | 3BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Cascade Shores Townhomes + Flats | C2R | 3BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| Woodridge on Second | B1R | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| Berkshire Village | 2 Bedroom Corner | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Zick Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| Hillside Apartments | Two Bedroom/Den | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| 1238 Center St W, Unit #3 | 1238 Center St W | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| George Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| DM Communities - Rochester | 620-106 | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| The Colby | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
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2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Rochester Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Rochester Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Rochester Apartment is $1,050 at The Colby.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Uptown Rochester Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Uptown Rochester is starting from $1,170 at Zick Apartments.
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